Notice of Intent – Sole Source - Diagnostic test equipment and tools Electrical maintenance - PR15206375

The U.S. Consulate General in Merida, a component of the Department of State, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to WW. GRAINGER, INC. The procurement focuses on acquiring diagnostic test equipment and tools for the Electrical Power Systems and Electrical Maintenance Team. The contracting officer has determined that due to unusual and compelling urgency, along with the vendor's proven past performance, a direct award to Grainger is in the government's best interest. The total estimated contract value is approximately $36,000 USD for a comprehensive set of electrical maintenance and diagnostic tools. The Notice was published on May 9, 2025, and represents a strategic procurement to support facility management needs at the U.S. Consulate in Merida, Mexico.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to rapidly procure specialized electrical maintenance equipment to support an upcoming facility move. Interested contractors may submit a capability statement within seven calendar days of publication, though the government is not obligated to compete the requirement. Eligibility is effectively limited, as the procurement is a sole-source award justified under FAR 6.302-2 for unusual and compelling urgency. The equipment list includes 40 line items from manufacturers like Fluke, DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Klein Tools, covering digital multimeters, voltage testers, cable cutters, cordless tools, and safety equipment. The place of performance will be located at Calle 60 Avenida Prolongacion No. 1 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, with primary contacts being Contracting Officers Dennis Monschein and Mickey Ding. The procurement will be conducted through Grainger.com Government Schedules, with the vendor being the only source approved by the OBO/FAC/AMT log for these specific requirements.